Israeli occupation forces carried out new air and artillery strikes across several areas of the Gaza Strip on Monday, in a fresh violation of the “ceasefire” that has been in effect since October 11, 2025, as updated Health Ministry figures showed additional bodies recovered and a steadily rising death toll amid the collapse of rescue operations and continued Israeli military deployment.
Israeli Strikes Across Southern, Central, and Northern Gaza:
Israeli aircraft bombed eastern Khan Younis in the south and eastern Deir al‑Balah in the central Strip, while armored vehicles positioned behind the so‑called “yellow line” opened heavy fire.
The line, established temporarily under the “ceasefire” terms, separates the 53 percent of the Strip under direct Israeli military deployment from the western areas where Palestinian movement is permitted.
In northern Gaza, Israeli artillery shelled the eastern neighborhoods of Gaza City, including Zeitoun, Shuja’iyya, and Tuffah, accompanied by sustained gunfire from military vehicles. Additional artillery strikes targeted areas east and north of Beit Lahia.
Local sources reported no immediate casualties from Monday’s bombardment. However, emergency teams confirmed that two Palestinians were killed and others injured on Sunday in an artillery strike on Jabalia al‑Balad.
Witnesses identified the two men as Omar Sufian Manoun and Mustafa Ahmad Zaghloul, noting that the attack occurred outside the Israeli deployment zone defined by the “ceasefire.”
Daily Health Ministry Update:
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 18 bodies recovered and two injuries in the past 24 hours.
Many victims remain trapped under rubble or in streets that rescue teams cannot reach due to the collapse of emergency services and the continued presence of Israeli forces.
“Ceasefire” Violations and Context:
Since the “ceasefire” began on October 11, 2025, hospitals in Gaza have documented:
- 631 Palestinians killed.
- 1,700 injured.
- 753 bodies recovered.
These figures reflect only those who reached medical facilities. The renewed strikes on Monday highlight the fragility of the “ceasefire” and the ongoing risks faced by civilians in areas designated as safe or outside Israeli deployment zones.
The “ceasefire” followed two years of genocide starting on October 7, 2023, backed by the United States, which resulted in more than 72,000 Palestinians killed, over 171,000 injured, and the destruction of nearly 90 percent of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure.
Cumulative Toll Since October 7, 2023:
The cumulative toll from the Israeli assault that began on October 7, 2023, has reached:
- 72,116 Palestinians killed.
- 171,798 injured.
Thousands more are believed to be uncounted due to destroyed neighborhoods, inaccessible zones, and the collapse of civil defense capacity.
